This custom Toyota Innova is trying to pass of as a Lexus MPV

Below is a custom Toyota Innova that dons the distinctive Lexus look. The modification is the work of a Thai workshop. Vietnamese publication Zing shared these images and details of the modified Innova.

The custom job adds a Lexus-like front end to the Toyota Innova complete with the signature Spindle grille framed with a dull metal trim.

The front gets Lexus' signature Spindle grille accompanied by inverted L-shape fog lamp housings similar to the Lexus LX. The base of the bumper gets a black finish splitter as well. The Toyota insignia has been retained, and the headlamps have been carried over unchanged. The sides feature up-sized rims with lower profile tires and side skirts. At the back, the souped-up Toyota Innova features dual tone bumper extensions with a faux diffuser and a quad-pipe arrangement. Other notable features are the gloss black roof finish and chrome ORVMs and door handles.

As per the source, the firm importing the kit is asking VND 40 million (INR 1,19,138.31) with an additional 2 million for installation and painting. This takes the total cost of the customization to VND 42 million (INR 1,25,095.23) with a turnover of 16 days.

In its stock form, the Toyota Innova retails in the Vietnamese market for VND 743,000,000 (INR 22,14,291.39) to VND 945,000,000 (INR 28,16,292.54). It is offered with a 2.0 L petrol engine good for 137 hp and 183 Nm. The model pictured is the Thai-spec Toyota Innova Crysta 2.8 V, which uses a 2,755 cc diesel engine with 233 hp and 360 Nm on tap. It is priced at THB 1,376,000 (INR 28,46,739.80).

The total cost of modification including installation and painting is around VND 42 million (INR 1,25,095.23).

In India, Toyota sells the Innova Crysta with e2.7 L petrol, 2.4 L diesel and a 2.8 L diesel engine. The petrol variant is offered with 5-speed manual and 6-speed transmission choices. The 2.4 L diesel comes with only a 5-speed manual transmission while the 2.8 L diesel is only available with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is priced between INR 14,34,000 and INR 21,57,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).